Here were some of the reactions to Friday’s decision by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan to indefinitely postpone a House vote on the GOP’s health care bill.

“This sends a clear message to President Trump and Republicans. We will not cut the deficit by cutting care. We will not give tax breaks to insurers while giving higher medical bills to patients. We will not tell seniors, cancer patients and women, ‘You’re on your own.’”

— U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif.

“For today we can all breathe a sigh of relief. The #ACA endures. But for tomorrow, we must gird ourselves for the battles yet to come.”

— Tweet from California Gov. Jerry Brown

For today we can all breathe a sigh of relief. The #ACA endures. But for tomorrow, we must gird ourselves for the battles yet to come.

“Our healthcare system is incredibly complex and the surrounding debate is politically charged. I commend both President Trump and Speaker Ryan for their willingness to undertake such a difficult issue. In the coming weeks, I believe Congress must come together to enact legislation to stabilize our health care market, reduce federal spending and ensure we are able to maintain access to health care for America’s most vulnerable populations.”

— Congressman David Valadao, R-Hanford

“I think this is clearly a self-inflicted wound for Republicans. They had the opportunity here to move ahead on really the only train out of town, if you will, to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with some other reforms.”

“We are relieved that the truly terrible Republican health repeal bill was pulled from the House floor today, preserving health coverage for 37 million children in America, including more than 5 million in California alone. … Today, 97 percent of children in California have health coverage; we have come too far to turn back.”

Alison Buist, Children’s Defense Fund–California

“Americans saw on Day One that ripping care away from 24 million people in order to finance massive tax giveaways for people like Donald Trump was morally bankrupt and dangerous. Day by day, the GOP made it clear that their so-called ‘health’ plan had nothing to do with health, as maternity services, children’s check-ups, and protections for people with pre-existing conditions were stripped from their proposal.’

— Laphonza Butler, president of SEIU California

“Tomorrow is the 51st anniversary of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. saying in a speech that … ‘Of all of the forms of inequality, inequality in health care is probably the most inhumane and can sometimes lead to death.’ That was the spirit in which we came into this debate, honoring the vows of our founders of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

— House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco

“After vowing that his best and final offer would succeed, President Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ was exposed for what it is: a futile approach to governance. By defeating this bill today, congressional Democrats have stopped President Trump’s dangerous deal and protected the most vulnerable among us.’

— Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-Oakland

“Today is a great victory for the American people. They made their voices heard that they rejected having 24 million people thrown off their health insurance policies.”

— Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto

“The American people made their voices clear in the days leading up to this vote. They believe — as I do— that health care is a right, not a luxury.

— Congressman Mike Thompson, D-Napa

“Thank you to all who called my office who shared their stories on how important health care is to them and urged Congress to keep the Affordable Care Act. We were listening.”

— Congressman Ro Khanna, D-San Jose

Today demonstrates that in America the power of citizens & activists dwarfs that of even the President or Speaker. Proud day for democracy.

“Millions of Californians can breath a sigh of relief, for now, that their coverage will continue and their benefits will not be cut. … It is immoral and irresponsible to even propose to roll back coverage for millions, raise cost-sharing for consumers, and blow gigantic holes in the budget of California and other states.”

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